loriinhaiti.blogspot.com

Hello there.
For all those of you who have been watching and reading my blog like a hawk. I'm sorry i havent been writting more. There really isnt anything amazingly new. I got a really big sunburn yesterday. it was kinda cloudy and so i didnt think to put sunscreen on. big mistake. and that wont be happening again. ever! haha.
Anywho If you would like to hear some more of whats going on, and my blog isnt enough, you can visit, loriinhaiti.blogspot.com the same way you would visit here and you can read hers. It has a little different variety on whats going on politically and medically.
Enjoy and hope to talk to you all again soon!
Muah!

some much needed pictures!

This is me and Paina in the pool out front. It was my first time out there and my first time experiencing the power of the sun! Man did i get a good sunburn. I've been using sunscreen ever since!



















James and Julie (who as just started walking)














Conleigh, Robentzson and Myself.














The Famous twins. Simon and Samuel. They could use your prayers, things arent going so well.











Julie and Paina, in a water tub on water day!

spaghetti for breakfast?

Spaghetti for breakfast! Crazy rite? Well its the normal thing here. It not made with hamburger though, and it isn’t as saucy but its breakfast. Oh and cold showers. But trust me its so refreshing. All the water lines are cold. And the other day I was washing dishes, and Pat told me to leave them and come have supper... and I proceeded to tell her that the water would get cold if I left it. Well that gave everyone a good laugh. It was pretty funny. Yesterday there was a cockroach in my shower. It was very eventful! Oh and big spiders, I’ve seen one! Supposedly all you do is whack them at a side angle and their legs break, then you squish them. I didn’t stay long enough to find out. Just saw one look at it and called for the boys. Ha-ha.
Some other interesting Haitian facts are that is it considered the rudest thing ever to whistle in front of your elders, or to call someone a dog. “chein.” It sure put my whistling to an end. Hmm what else, they are amazing with their hair-dos. Really very creative. Supposedly even if a Haitian doesn’t have much they keep what they have very clean. For example, Melinda was telling me that even the people who live in huts sweep their houses out as often as possible and keep their houses very clean. Its awesome.
Not to mention the wash house they are starting to build. I will try and put up some pictures. I have never seen anything like it. They take rocks and mould the base, then pound the dirt down and then lay more rocks on top. Then use rebar and home made cement and homemade cement blocks to make the walls and roof. We aren’t at the roof or walls, but the foundation is almost there and they started just short of a week ago. You would be impressed at how hard they work in such crazy heat. Its amazing to watch the progress.
Speaking of progress, the twins are doing great, eating and sleeping and pooping like crazy. And growing lots too. I will be sure to get some of their pictures up to when i have some more free time. It dawned on me tonight that i will be around to see them turn two months old. Can you imagine how much they will have changed by then!?
The house has been extra loud lately, lots of babies and toddlers breaking teeth and lots of bigger kids tired of the crying teething kids. Ha-ha. There have been lots of outdoor activities and games, provided by Lori. It amazes me how she can keep them all occupied and how much they adore here. Although some times their action show nothing of the sort.... but she calmly explains why they need a timeout, and they usually listen, for the most part.
And Minni-june. Man can she whip up a meal like no body’s business! She comes from a large family and knows how to make a little bit go a long way. And she teaches school. That in itself is a task i would think twice about. Trying to get those kids to sit and watch a movie is hard enough, let alone read a book or learn the alphabet. I admire her ability to be stern and compassionate at the same time. I like to think of her as an older sister. And she is awesome to talk to!
Other than all this my life is settling into routine. And in my spare time I find myself thinking about my future. Wondering what it will be like in 5, 10 years from now. Then i stop myself and say, “slow down, don’t you think you should figure out next year first?” So if i could ask for prayer on the decisions i am going to have to make here soon, please pray for wisdom and God’s plan to unfold. And i could definitely use a little patience and peace of mind. I am definitely a planner and not knowing what is coming next is a little nerve-rattling.
Anywho, i love you all and hope to talk to you soon!
Muah!

no need to worry!

okay so if you've heard this or not, i just want to let you all know that i'm okay! The news has a way of over doing things and made port-au-prince sound worse than it is. Also, i just wanted to remind everyone that i am a 2 and a half hour drive from port and am way up in the mountains. so dont run to conclusions if you hear things arent good in Port-au-prince.

please dont worry to much about me. no news is good news out here. but please pray for port-au-prince and the government that they could all come to an understanding and forget whatever it is they are fighting over!

talk to you all again very soon!
Muah!

twins A and B.

so about an hour ago there were two new babies who came in. twin boys! there are already a family waiting for them. they had asked to adopt twins about 2 months ago and there werent any. but now there are. so its a blessing. I cant write all the details online, but ask Kyrie if you want to know...
Anywho the house is full of commotion and everyone is snapping photos! speaking of photos, The lady who has been here for 2 weeks to pick up her daughter is from Ponoka and will be leaving on tuesday so i am going to send letters and a cd of all my pictures and videos from so far. Ask my mom if you would like a copy. and i'll get her to put some up on here for me.
As for sending me things. there will be a big group coming out at the end of april. They live in chilawack BC, so i will get their address and you can send it to them. it will take a lot less time and will be alot faster to get to me.
also dont send any mail to me... because it will take way to long. i will keep you up to date with the address of the people who are coming from the states or canada and you can send them to me through them!
i really dont have anything to exciting to post. last nite it rained again. and conection was down again... so that not so fun.
Oh and Rhiannon in repsonse to your comment. we are one hour before you. so here its 3:40pm and there it is 2:40pm on April 5, 2008. Thank you sooo much for your prayers.

I would appreciate prayers for certain kids, i can only give names not stories.
Kethleine (cat-lean) derson(dare-sun) Naika (neigh-eek-a) james, robentzon, gerald, Joseph, Daniel and Jenny. and the new little twins who have yet to be named.

thanks so much again for all the prayers and i will write again soon!
Muah!

crickets singing in the dead of nite!

hello everyone. this will have to be another quick one! the connection is amazing but there is a constant line up. anywho exciting things, took the kids out for a snack today. they thought it was the best. more appreciative then lots of the kids i know.... and then there was a bit of a thunder storm, then this big truck brought a huge load of rocks to start the foundation to the water house/ appartment. it will be nice for Lori and Minnie to have their own space. other than all that just a regular day!.
thanks for all the prayers and pray that the crickets stay out of my bed tonite! haha.
love you all lots!
Muah!